China

Economy

Financial industry tops wage ranking list

2010-12-30 15:26

The financial industry has beaten all rivals again to top salary rankings for 2009 with average earnings hitting 70,265 yuan ($10,614), the Legal Evening News said citing a report released on Dec 28.

China reaffirms tough export quality control

2010-12-30 07:21

China has confirmed its international commitment to guarantee the quality of its bulk exports, a senior official said.

Report: China's economy to slow on weak demand

2010-12-29 21:04

China's gross domestic product (GDP) is predicted to grow by around 9.5 percent in 2011, 0.5 percentage points lower compared to the growth rate expected for this year, said a report issued Wednesday by the Bank of China (BOC).

China's shipping company taps into Turkish market

2010-12-29 19:19

China Ocean Shipping (Group) Company (COSCO), China's largest shipping group, has been strengthening its foothold in Turkey since entering the market in 1996.

Chinese president stresses price stability

2010-12-29 19:16

Chinese President Hu Jintao has stressed the need to stabilize commodity prices, extend the coverage of the social security network and boost employment to ensure the country develops in a comprehensive, coordinated and sustainable manner.

Mainland to reduce tariffs on Taiwan goods

2010-12-29 13:22

Tariffs on 539 Taiwan goods will be reduced from Jan 1, 2011, said Yang Yi, State Council's Taiwan Affairs Office spokesman, at a regular press conference.

Gift money coins for 2011 unveiled

2010-12-29 11:15

The new gift money has two coins, one golden and one silver, which are imprinted with characters from two traditional Chinese stories. Every year since 2008, the art department center of the National Museum of China has been supervising the release of the traditional gift money.